Linnae
l(in)-nae
US Popularity:11710
Origin:Swedish
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Lime or linden tree; Twinflower
Linnae is a girl's name of Swedish origin, related to the name Linnea, meaning "lime or linden tree" and "twinflower." Parents foraging for a floral appellation with a distinct spelling may love Linnae's idyllic vibe. The 18th-century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus' favorite flower was the twinflower (aka Linnaea borealis), which later became his emblem. Linnaeus is the Latinization of the Swedish word lind, which is how Linnae gets its delightful association with lime trees. Whether you love its connection with flora, Northern European origins, or can feel in your bones baby has a green thumb, Linnae is a graceful choice for your little blossom.
How Popular Is The Name Linnae?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2013
#18169
in 2013
+ 1117
from 2008
Sources
Behind the Name, Linnéa, May 2025
International Dendrology Society Trees and Shrubs Online, Linnaea borealis l.
Online Etymology Dictionary, lind (n.)
Britannica, Carolus Linnaeus, February 2026
Behind the Name, Lind, April 2021
Behind the Name, Linnaeus, July 2017
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